Westwood Cottage Guest Guidebook
Food scene
Great homemade food – not fancy or updated, but great food. People love the fresh caught pickerel. This is our favourite place to go!
16 locals recommend
The Olde Ice House
1925 Lakehurst RdGreat homemade food – not fancy or updated, but great food. People love the fresh caught pickerel. This is our favourite place to go!
Have not had a single thing from here that was not fantastic. You can call ahead for any special requests or pop in to see what is in the store. Great homemade pies, cookies, and bread.
9 locals recommend
Bobcaygeon Bakery
9 King St EHave not had a single thing from here that was not fantastic. You can call ahead for any special requests or pop in to see what is in the store. Great homemade pies, cookies, and bread.
Amazing Chinese food. Great sized portions and nice outdoor patio.
24 locals recommend
Cody Inn Restaurant
1953 Lakehurst RdAmazing Chinese food. Great sized portions and nice outdoor patio.
Amazing ice cream made right here in Bobcaygeon! They have all flavours and HUGE portions!
48 locals recommend
Kawartha Dairy Bobcaygeon
89 Prince St WAmazing ice cream made right here in Bobcaygeon! They have all flavours and HUGE portions!
The restaurant has the best chicken, amazing burgers and caesar salad. Nice view overlooking Lock 32 in downtown Bobcaygeon. Perk here is you get to feel like you are eating outside (all garage doors that roll up), but covered from all the elements. Definitely give this place a try!
12 locals recommend
Grâz
38 Bolton StThe restaurant has the best chicken, amazing burgers and caesar salad. Nice view overlooking Lock 32 in downtown Bobcaygeon. Perk here is you get to feel like you are eating outside (all garage doors that roll up), but covered from all the elements. Definitely give this place a try!
Caygeon Take Out
36 King St EGood fried chicken and fries. Note: this is only take out!
Offers a wide selection of foods. Surprisingly this restaurant is known for great burgers. If you are feeling adventurous you should give their peanut butter burger a whirl!
22 locals recommend
The Original Just For The Halibut Taphouse & Grill
17 King St EOffers a wide selection of foods. Surprisingly this restaurant is known for great burgers. If you are feeling adventurous you should give their peanut butter burger a whirl!
Local coffee shop with a Mexican flare. Has the best outdoor patio in Bobcaygeon.
29 locals recommend
Kawartha Coffee Company
58 Bolton StLocal coffee shop with a Mexican flare. Has the best outdoor patio in Bobcaygeon.
Great little spot - off the beaten path and allows you to sit right by the water. And sometimes if you are lucky and grab a spot on the porch you get to sit overtop of the water and watch the fish and turtles.
11 locals recommend
Huck’s Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82BGreat little spot - off the beaten path and allows you to sit right by the water. And sometimes if you are lucky and grab a spot on the porch you get to sit overtop of the water and watch the fish and turtles.
Strang's Your Independent Grocer
101 East Street SLocal grocery store.
Local grocery store in downtown area (parking is at the rear).
15 locals recommend
Foodland - Bobcaygeon
62 Bolton StLocal grocery store in downtown area (parking is at the rear).
Foodland - Buckhorn
3329 Buckhorn RdLocal grocery store.
LCBO
1976 Lakehurst RdLocated on the downtown strip of Buckhorn.
Beer Store 4552
553 Mara RdBobcaygeon beer store.
This is a great little cafe on the main street in Bobcaygeon. If you want some fresh light eats this is the place for you to try. This restaurant does have a patio - so make a reservation as it can be busy. I would recommend the turkey and brie melt - it is amazing! The service here is also great.
Wheatsheaf Café
79 Bolton StreetThis is a great little cafe on the main street in Bobcaygeon. If you want some fresh light eats this is the place for you to try. This restaurant does have a patio - so make a reservation as it can be busy. I would recommend the turkey and brie melt - it is amazing! The service here is also great.
For those who want a little bit more of a fancy restaurant while on vacation this is the place for you. The fare is fantastic, but comes with a bit larger price tag. They have a cute little patio near Lock 32.
9 locals recommend
Che Figata
53 Bolton StreetFor those who want a little bit more of a fancy restaurant while on vacation this is the place for you. The fare is fantastic, but comes with a bit larger price tag. They have a cute little patio near Lock 32.
If you like to try out new beers - we have our own little brewing company here in Bobcaygeon. While I am not a beer drinker I have received feedback from guests that they have some great options. This beer is also available at most of the local restaurants if you stop by any of the patios.
7 locals recommend
Old Dog Brewing Co
30 King Street EastIf you like to try out new beers - we have our own little brewing company here in Bobcaygeon. While I am not a beer drinker I have received feedback from guests that they have some great options. This beer is also available at most of the local restaurants if you stop by any of the patios.
Cake by the Lake
1 Main StAmazing slices to go and you can place an order to take back to the cottage!
has an amazing patio! You can sit overlooking the walk in Buckhorn. It is your typical pub fare but well worth the view.
29 locals recommend
Mainstreet Landing
1939 Lakehurst Rdhas an amazing patio! You can sit overlooking the walk in Buckhorn. It is your typical pub fare but well worth the view.
What to do in the Area
There are so many things to do in the area! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Kawartha Country Wines is a small premium family-owned winery in Buckhorn. They use fruits and berries, which are processed with the highest standards in order to produce award winning locally grown wine.
39 locals recommend
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 Peterborough County Rd 36Kawartha Country Wines is a small premium family-owned winery in Buckhorn. They use fruits and berries, which are processed with the highest standards in order to produce award winning locally grown wine.
McLean Berry Farm
2191 16 LinePick your own fruits and vegetables or shop at their store.
Great local vendors with fresh produce and local arts. Runs every Saturday in mid-May through early-October. The market is located at the Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds.
Mansfield Street
Mansfield StreetGreat local vendors with fresh produce and local arts. Runs every Saturday in mid-May through early-October. The market is located at the Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds.
What was once a thriving family farm, Kawartha Settlers’ village is now home to a fascinating collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings. Experience what life was like for pioneers in the Kawartha’s as you stroll leisurely through the Village and discover artifacts from 1830 – 1935.
37 locals recommend
Kawartha Settlers' Village
85 Dunn StWhat was once a thriving family farm, Kawartha Settlers’ village is now home to a fascinating collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings. Experience what life was like for pioneers in the Kawartha’s as you stroll leisurely through the Village and discover artifacts from 1830 – 1935.
Globus Theatre
2300 Pigeon Lake RdSummer theatre, dinner mysteries, comedy shoes, and music.
This is an amazing little beach. Great water for swimming. Can be extremely busy and difficult to find parking - so go early :)
33 locals recommend
Sandy Lake Beach
1247 Lakehurst RdThis is an amazing little beach. Great water for swimming. Can be extremely busy and difficult to find parking - so go early :)
This is an amazing little watering hole! Water can be a bit fast sometimes near the falls, but the swimming is great and its so nice to listen to the falls
30 locals recommend
Burleigh Falls
This is an amazing little watering hole! Water can be a bit fast sometimes near the falls, but the swimming is great and its so nice to listen to the falls
Historical swing bridge in a cute little town.
28 locals recommend
Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 32 - Bobcaygeon
11 Main StHistorical swing bridge in a cute little town.
Good little place to visit. Neat experience for anyone who is not afraid of confined spaces.
89 locals recommend
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground
289 Caves RdGood little place to visit. Neat experience for anyone who is not afraid of confined spaces.
Bobcaygeon Farmers Market occurs here. It usually runs every Saturday in mid-May through early-October. It is located in the Bobcaygeon fairgrounds
Mansfield Street
Mansfield StreetBobcaygeon Farmers Market occurs here. It usually runs every Saturday in mid-May through early-October. It is located in the Bobcaygeon fairgrounds
Pigeon Lake Sandbar
Amazing little you can get to by boat. Little sand bars to hop in and enjoy!
Where to shop!
What an amazing little store! This store is filled with art from local artists, unique furniture pieces and home decor.
My Favourite Things
10 King St EWhat an amazing little store! This store is filled with art from local artists, unique furniture pieces and home decor.
Shoe heaven! There are over 40,000 shoes and over 25,000 swimsuits in their sister bathing suit store. They have also now opened a little ice cream shop just next door.
66 locals recommend
Bigley Shoes and Clothing
39 Bolton StShoe heaven! There are over 40,000 shoes and over 25,000 swimsuits in their sister bathing suit store. They have also now opened a little ice cream shop just next door.
Whetung Ojibwa Centre offers a spectacular collection of Native crafts as well as Fine Art, Jewelry, Moccasins, Leather Work, Sculptures and much more from Curve Lake First Nation and across Canada
45 locals recommend
Whetung Ojibwa Art and Crafts Gallery
875 Mississauga StWhetung Ojibwa Centre offers a spectacular collection of Native crafts as well as Fine Art, Jewelry, Moccasins, Leather Work, Sculptures and much more from Curve Lake First Nation and across Canada
Buckeye Surf
12 Bolton StGreat clothing shop and summer gear.
Garden Art by Sandy
Moon Line Road NorthStunning local artist. A family favourite. Very close to the cottage.
Boat Launch & Boat Rental
This boat launch is the communities free launch. There is no charge to use this launch.
1623 Northern Ave
1623 Northern AvenueThis boat launch is the communities free launch. There is no charge to use this launch.
This is a boat launch at our local marina. There is a charge to use this launch. You can also rent a small boat here for the duration of your stay.
1443 Kennedy Dr
1443 Kennedy DriveThis is a boat launch at our local marina. There is a charge to use this launch. You can also rent a small boat here for the duration of your stay.
Oak Shores Marina
411 Kennedy DrLocal mariana you can rent a fishing boat.
705-657-9488
Boat rental company in town. A little more range of boats and prices.
8 locals recommend
Buckeye Marine
3396 County Rd 36Boat rental company in town. A little more range of boats and prices.
Northern Leisure Marine
21 Taylor StLocal boat rental company
Golfing
Six Foot Bay Golf
52 Fire Rte 39Local golf course with restaurant!
Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa
26 Country Club DrLocal golf course and restaurant